Cardinal Connection October 2025
The Cardinal Connection is where Eudora Schools staff can find information relevant to all positions! Each month you will read about upcoming events, information from directors, staff spotlights, resources, and more!
EUDORA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Dream Big 2025-2026 Ideas & Proposal Form
ESF is wanting to hear from you on suggested professional learning and ideas for presenters. They’re also seeking interested Eudora staff members to share how they can make an impact in their role and presenting at this year’s conference. Fill out the form here.
ESF & Community Resources
ESF Resource- Quick Start GuideCardinals Care Fund was established to assist District professionals in meeting urgent, immediate, and basic necessities of Eudora students to ensure that the student's physical, social, and emotional needs do not stand in the way of their success in school. This program only fills needs unmet by any other source. Funds are limited and not guaranteed.
Take a look
Eudora Resource Guide--the Eudora Resource Guide is compiled and kept current by the United Way of Kaw Valley. Follow this link to find the most up to date community resources by category. Please feel free to print, email, or share with anyone. If you have any questions about this guide, contact the United Way of Kaw Valley at bmartin@uwkawvalley.org.
Human Resources
Health Resources: Resources for Living
All Eudora School District staff will have access to Resources for Living. This program offers emotional well-being support along with assistance for everyday life challenges like legal and financial services, daily life help, online resources (including a discount center!), and even identity theft protection.
One of the great features is Chat Therapy, where you can securely send text messages to your counselor for support.
To learn more, check out the short animated video (below) We’re here to support you!
Resources for Living
Flu Shots - October 10th.
Eudora Family Care will administer flu shots to interested staff and family members on-site on October 10th. Be on the lookout for a sign-up link in your email.The schedule for flu shots:
Wellness Activities EES 8:00-9:00 EMS 9:30-10:30
10:45-11:45
12:15-1:15
DIRECTORS
The Wellness committee is also interested in what the staff would like to see and have available in the coming year. Please take a quick survey to let us know the activities that are most important to your well-being.
All who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing to win a fun prize.
2025 Wellness Activity Survey
NEWSTAFF
SuzanneNelson-Smithisjoiningthe InterlocalasanEarlyLearning CenterPara.Suzannerecentlyturned 70yearsold.Shehas7children,4 ofwhichattendedEudoraSchools. ShehasworkedinEarlyChildhood forcloseto30yearsandisgladto bebackinEudora!Suzannesaid“I feelIstillhavesomethingtooff ouryoungestlearners.”
MichelleWilliamsiswiththe InterlocalandwillbeaParaatthe ElementarySchool.Michellehas beenmarriedfor23yearsandhasa daughterwhoisalmost8yearsold. Mostrecentlyshesoldherdaycare whichsheranforthelast3years. Michellelovestoread,beacrazy
JacksonWilliamswillbejoining QuestprogramasanAfterScho ProgramLeader.Jackisacurrent EHSstudentandloveshistory, movies,andmakingfriends!
ChristinaSipesiswiththeInterlocal andjoiningEESasaPara.Sheisa momto4amazinggirls.Christina lovesspendingtimesoutdoors,sitting byafire,andenjoyingtimewithfamily andfriends.Shehasalwaysenjoyed beinginvolvedwithchildrenandis lookingforwardtobeingapara!
NEWSTAFF
NoraBethArnoldwillbeworkingatthe ElementarySchoolasaParawiththeInterlocal. NoragrewupinEudoraandgraduatedfromEHS in2021.Sincegraduatingshehasworkedasa nurse/medicationaideinSeniorliving facilities/hospitals.ShehadherfirstchildinJuly.
NEWROLES
AmyO’Harewillbestayinginthedistrict, buttransferringfromherpositionas ElementarySchoolNursetotheEudora SchoolsDistrictNurse.Amywillcontinueto workoutoftheEESbuilding.
Birthdays
10/1-Jaime Meyers
10/1-Heidi Elliott
10/1-Kelli Marlow
10/3-Theresa Abel
10/3-Scott Keltner
10/4-Ron Long
10/5-Amy O’Hare
10/6-Michael Lavin
10/6-Matthew Eckelman
10/7-Megan Braden
10/7-Meadow Meier
10/8- Jordan Lorenzo
10/8-Ryleigh Hartwell
10/8-Adriana Rivera
10/8-Ella Mitchell
10/9-Ashli Olivera
10/9-Renee Mueting
10/9-Braylen Hoobler
10/10-Holly Kracl
10/10-Adam Brickner
10/11-Heather Hundley
10/12-Ben Martin
10/15-Stephenie Suddeth
10/17-Pennie Neff
10/17-Ken Latshaw
10/18-Corrie Jackson
10/19-Dace Inbody
10/20-Gage Hayden
10/20-Shannon Fink
10/21-Katheryn Watterson
10/23-Reaghan Transmeier
10/26-Darren Erpelding
10/27-Sarah Weirick
10/27-Katy Hayden
10/28-Dana Chance
10/29-Sarah Chrislip
10/30-Lori Foos
10/30-Stefanie White
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